23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS
Harden's says
Salt Yard group is now part of the Urban Pubs and Bars group.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Handily located near the Royal Opera House”, this converted pub serves Spanish and Italian-style small plates of “food that’s just a bit better than its local competition” in the heart of Covent Garden. It is “not the best of the Salt Yard chain, but good for a quick pre-show meal”.
Summary
This former pub in Covent Garden (part of Urban Pubs & Bars) serves “dependable tapas-style” Spanish and Italian small plates in an atmosphere that “feels both private and buzzing”. Marks have dropped off in recent years, though, and those who remember it back in the day, when it really fizzed along, feel it’s “lost its game”.
Summary
“Excellent tapas” – “served in a refurbished traditional pub”, “with a relaxed atmosphere” – makes this Spanish-Italian, small-plates venue on two storeys a useful address in Covent Garden. Part of the Salt Yard chain, it was revamped to good effect following a change of ownership three years ago.
Summary
“Not really a pub any more, though it certainly used to be” – this well-known tapas bar near Covent Garden operates on two atmospheric, if noisy, floors, and is a “go-to for pre-theatre dining, with superb small plates at a relatively reasonable cost for the location”. “The little morsels of Spanish and Italian deliciousness haven’t faltered since the Salt Yard chain was taken over” (in late-2018). In late summer 2019 it emerged from a major revamp.
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Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £50.00 | £75.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £7.00 | £13.80 | £7.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £44.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £5.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
